Outsourcing Slideshow: 9 Alternatives to Indian Outsourcing

9 Alternatives to Indian Outsourcing

By Ericka Chickowski

India is home to the most mature IT outsourcing companies of all offshore host countries, but no place is perfect. Indian outsourcing firms may not suit a company due to rising costs as the Indian market matures, culture and language issues, and even time zone issues. And some enterprises are looking for a way to diversify their sourcing portfolios.
The following ten countries are hotspots of ATI, or alternatives to India. This list is based on our conversations with Frank Casale, CEO of the Outsourcing Institute, and Allen Weinberg, principal and North American leader of McKinsey & Company's Outsourcing and Offshoring Practice, as well as the recent report, "Gartner's 30 Leading Locations for Offshore Services."